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Brett Wills

Morton,PA

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Chester Community Charter School, excelling in strategic planning and staff retention and recruitment. Successfully implemented innovative projects that enhanced student engagement and improved educational outcomes. Adept at performance evaluation and fostering team collaboration, driving organizational growth through effective leadership and mentorship. Experience with writing and implementing local and state school improvement measures, including multi-year comprehensive plans.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director of Schoolwide Initiatives

Chester Community Charter School
Chester, PA
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed strategic plans to enhance student engagement and educational outcomes.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes to allocate resources effectively across the campus.
  • Fostered partnerships with community organizations to support school initiatives.
  • Led faculty meetings to promote collaboration and professional development.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
  • Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
  • Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
  • Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
  • Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
  • Authored reports outlining progress on projects or initiatives for senior leadership review.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and resources for effective teaching.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on educational trends.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
  • Developed creative solutions for complex problems facing the organization.
  • Represented the company at conferences, trade shows, networking events.
  • Drove company vision with collaborative employee engagement techniques and strategic leadership.

Director of New Teacher Induction / Mentoring

Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
Chester , PA
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency and performance.
  • Facilitated training sessions to improve staff capabilities and knowledge sharing.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.

Building Director

Chester Community Charter School
Chester, PA
08.2013 - 07.2016
  • Managed daily operations of school facilities ensuring safety and cleanliness.
  • Developed emergency preparedness plans for student and staff safety.
  • Trained staff on building maintenance protocols and safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify facility repairs and improvements.
  • Led professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
  • Supervised student discipline processes in alignment with school policies.
  • Managed daily operations and logistics of school activities and programs.
  • Coordinated curriculum development initiatives among faculty and staff.
  • Supported instructional leadership by providing feedback to teachers on performance.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new teachers by interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Conducted regular meetings with faculty to discuss current issues in education and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Met with teachers to review current classroom policies and determine strategies for improvement.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Eductaion

Neumann University
Aston, PA
08-2020

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Lock Haven University
Lock Haven
06-2003

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Staff recruitment
  • Performance evaluation
  • Project implementation
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff management
  • Grant writing
  • Project management
  • Innovation and creativity
  • State and Federal Plans
  • Team leadership, training, and development

Certification

  • Instructional II certificates in PA: Elementary K-6, Mid-Level Citizen Education/Social Studies 6-9, Mid-Level English 6-9.
  • Administrative I certificate in PA: Principal PK-12 with focus on Instructional Leadership and Autism endorsement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director of Schoolwide Initiatives

Chester Community Charter School
08.2019 - Current

Director of New Teacher Induction / Mentoring

Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
08.2016 - 07.2019

Building Director

Chester Community Charter School
08.2013 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Elementary Eductaion

Neumann University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Lock Haven University

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